THE PELEW ISLANDS, 
had fome knowledge of the ftars, having names for feveral 
of them, which they pointed out to our people. 
Every part of the Pelew iflands, that the Engliflj vifited, 
appeared populous, though to what extent of population 
they could never afcertain; but probable conjecture might be 
formed, from Abba Thulle and his allies having fent out,, 
in the laft expedition againft Pelelew, near four thoufand. 
men; nor had our people reafon to fuppofe but that there 
were many more left behind equally fit for fervice : even had 
the occafion required it, perhaps their number of canoes 
might not have been adequate to carry to battle near, their 
full flrength*. 
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